To Book Bundle or not to Book Bundle is the question that’s been circulating at Idaho State University since the program launched in Fall 2024 — some saying they benefit from paying $24.75 per credit for their course textbooks, while others call it a total scam.
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Idaho State University President Robert Wagner says the future is bright for higher education despite growing skepticism about the value of college degrees.
The ISU Outdoor Adventure Center has been facing resource challenges with its National Park tours due to the recent government shutdown, as the House and Senate continue to clash and fail to resume federal funding.
[Pocatello, ID] Students and community members gathered outside the Bannock County Courthouse on Oct. 18 to join the nationwide ‘No Kings’ movement, calling for democratic accountability and equality through peaceful protest and student activism.
“I have so much free time, I don’t know what to do,” exclaimed no-college student ever.
“Anyone who wears a tiara and sequins is always going to be a winner,” is what we should say.
And a crowd favorite from Idaho State’s Production of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” “He craves attention slightly, but all good actors do,” is probably what the ISU theatre department preaches.
The week of October 20-25, you’ll see Student Activities Board, SAB, sanctioned events taking over Idaho State’s campus for Homecoming week.
Just west of the Idaho State University quad sits Leonard Hall, and after three years of renovations, the home of the L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy has officially completed construction.
Idaho State University President Robert Wagner held his annual university address on Sept. 17, highlighting both areas of growth and shortcomings to the Bengal and Pocatello community.
From a stage at Davis Field, Wagner shared that ISU’s mission is to engage students through learning and research opportunities that improve the intellectual vigor, cultural vitality and health of surrounding communities.
In September, the Idaho State University College of Technology welding program received an anonymous one-time donation to fund personal air respirator protection hoods (PARP) for all 65 students currently enrolled in the welding program. The idea is that students will use them during the program and then be able to take them after graduation. The donation is valued at over $80,000.
Rachel Marwedel Website Manager Each Monday, I gather my roommates and taste-test two mocktails. Here’s how this week’s went: Wimbledon Winner More like a Wimbledon… loser (Ok, that was kind of lame) Dozen fresh strawberries, rinsed and hulled Enough light cream to cover the strawberries 1 tbsp fine sugar Pinch […]
Austen Hunzeker News Editor After approximately three years of debate, Idaho State University officially rolled out Canvas in replacement of Moodle to ring in the 2025-2026 academic year. Enforced by the Idaho State Board of Education, a statewide standardized use of Canvas has been in the works for all Idaho […]
Idaho State University President Robert Wagner detailed several academic wins and campus milestones in his annual report to the Idaho State Board of Education during a meeting held at the ISU Alumni Center over the summer.
Everyone involved with the student government at ISU can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the results of the election were officially announced on Friday, March 21st.
Kiwi Cradle, an acidic, sugary, dose of energy, and Big Belly, a knock-off banana smoothie.
Idaho State University held its fourth annual Bengal Giving Day on March 18-19, raising 1,094 gifts from 743 donors.